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SalaryThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Fiscal Planner. The Fiscal Planner performs professional-level tasks supporting MDT's grant planning functions in the Transit, Safety & Planning Bureau. These include preparing and assisting in the preparation of various transportation plans, programs, policies, grant needs and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws for development and implementation of such plans, programs, and projects; researching, analyzing, and managing financial data to support transportation planning functions including research, analysis, and interpretation of federal and state laws and guidelines, developing and managing contract processes, coordinating with local government, non-profits, and tribes on grant planning issues. The position also performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Financial Section Supervisor and does not directly supervise other agency personnel.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Required Education and Experience:
PLANNER 2.1 - LEVEL IV
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geology, Geography, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business, Economics, Education, Public Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Social or Physical Science, Engineering, Land Use Planning, or Resource Management or a related field.
This position requires a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
PLANNER 3.0 - LEVEL V
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geology, Geography, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business, Economics, Education, Public Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Social or Physical Science, Engineering, Land Use Planning, or Resource Management or a related field.
- Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning; public administration; project management, budgeting, and planning; statistical and demographic analysis methods; economics; and State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to Division programs and operations (e.g., Titles 23 and 49 USC, Title 60 MCA, MEPA/NEPA requirements, etc.).
- Requires specialized knowledge of federal-aid transportation programs, eligibilities, and reimbursement; organizational functions, operations, and relationships within MDT; and local and tribal government operations.
- Requires skills in budgeting, program management, project implementation, and administering a variety of project objectives and requirements; and written and verbal communication.
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
